Whether you’re visiting this site to conduct business with the Clerk’s Office or just learning more about how your County government works, we hope that you’ll find our web site useful.

The tabs above this message contain the general sections of information on the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You’ll find a great deal of information by browsing through the various areas, as well as fillable downloadable forms to conduct your business.

As always, we strive to make our office accessible and open. For that reason, if you have a recommendation on how we can improve this web site, or any of our services, don’t hesitate to contact me or my staff at (815) 727-8592.

The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court

is responsible for maintaining a record of all traffic, civil, and criminal cases filed and heard in Will County. On a daily basis, the office interacts with the public and attorneys performing several functions including the collection and disbursement of traffic fines, civil fees and child support. The office is also responsible for recording filed documents and maintaining a record of all court proceedings.

The Circuit Clerk is a state constitutional officer elected by the citizens of Will County for a four-year term. The Circuit Clerk is a non-judicial office of the Judicial Branch of Illinois state government.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court files all cases and maintains official records of all cases that come before the Will County court system. The Circuit Clerk's office also receives and holds in trust monies to be disbursed on order of the court.

Courtroom Assignments - Quick Reference

New room assignments as of January 2, 2019.

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It is the mission of the Circuit Clerk's Office to serve the citizens of Will County and the participants of the judiciary system in a timely and cost-effective manner, providing all court records, information and services with courtesy, efficiency and impartiality.

Public Notice

The 12th Judicial Circuit prohibits all weapons, outside food and drink and all recording devices including cell phones with cameras from courthouses. Please leave these items in your car or at home, as there are no storage facilities on-site.

Firearms are not permitted in any Circuit Court building pursuant to 430 ILCS 66/65(a)(4).